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Deborah Cooper

Coral Springs,FL

Summary


Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual, organized and productive professional when working with little to no supervision.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Library Assistant

City of Parkland
12.2019 - Current
  • Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
  • Gained strong understanding of various methods for cataloging books and other materials.
  • Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
  • Answered patron questions in-person or by phone regarding library services and resources.
  • Helped children select appropriate reading level library books.
  • Processed library card applications and maintained patron records with accurate contact information.
  • Collected fees, fines and donations for balanced library finances.
  • Plans and coordinates up to eight monthly book displays.
  • Facilitates all interlibrary loans and handles flow of information and resources between libraries.
  • Selects and orders e-books and audio books for Cloud Library within a monthly budget.
  • Keeps and delivers library stats within my specific roles.

Substitute Paraprofessional

Parkway Christian Academy
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
  • Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Graded and recorded student work as needed.

Home Educator/Teacher

Self and Classical Conversations, Inc.
08.2004 - 06.2021
  • Graded homework, quizzes, classwork and exams to report on progress of student achievements.
  • Organized hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate students.
  • Adapted teaching methods and lesson plans to changing student needs.
  • Submitted and assembled student portfolios for local school district to satisfy legal guidelines.
  • Attended textbooks fairs and homeschool meetings to understand different approaches to subject matter.
  • Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels.
  • Led groups of students on field trips to enriching destinations, introducing to new experiences and broadening education.
  • Researched multiple curricula, methodologies and perspectives as part of educational planning.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Warrants Specialist/Administrative Assistant

Broward County Sheriff's Office
07.1986 - 03.2000

Various office duties including: data entry, heavy phone work, communication with law enforcement and the public, precise record keeping and prisoner transport coordination.

Education

Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies

Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL
05-2026

Skills

Microsoft Office, Excel and Word Data Entry Excellent Communication and Customer Service Skilled researcher Planning and coordination Administrative support Teaching

Certification

Certified Notary Public

Timeline

Substitute Paraprofessional

Parkway Christian Academy
08.2024 - 05.2025

Library Assistant

City of Parkland
12.2019 - Current

Home Educator/Teacher

Self and Classical Conversations, Inc.
08.2004 - 06.2021

Warrants Specialist/Administrative Assistant

Broward County Sheriff's Office
07.1986 - 03.2000

Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies

Broward College